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Collapse: New America, Book 1
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LENGTH16 hrs and 57 mins
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RELEASE DATE01-03-13
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Program TypeAudiobook
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Publisher's Summary
America is falling, ready to join the Roman Empire as a distant memory in the annals of history. The year is 2027. Tired and desperate, the American people are deep in the middle of The Second Great Depression. The Florida coastline is in ruins from the most powerful hurricane on record; a second just like it is bearing down on the state of Texas. For the first time in history, the Middle East has united as one and amassed the most formidable army the world has seen since the Third Reich. A hidden army of terrorists is on American soil.
This is the story of three men: Howard Beck, the world's richest man, also diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Richard Dupree, ex-Navy SEAL turned escaped convict. Maxwell Harris, a crippled, burned out Chief of Police of a small Texas town. At first they must fight for their own survival against impossible odds. Finally, the three men must band together to save their beloved country from collapse.
©2012 Richard Stephenson (P)2012 Richard Stephenson
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Sandra Naperville, Illinois, United States 01-30-13 Member Since 2004sandra7
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"The Start of a Great Story"
I was completely taken with this book. I couldn't stop listening to it. I think I finished it up in two days.
Collapse is the first of what is supposed to be a four novel series - though with all the storylines set up in the first book I have to wonder i there won't be more than four.
Collapse follows three main characters and many minor characters as the USA falls apart due to natural and man-made disasters and attacts. Stephenson takes us on a detailed exploration of the main characters, dipping into their pasts which builds a rich understanding of what makes Howard, Max, and Richard tick. As we get more involved with their world, and learn how the Collapse happened, we see the three main characters slowly being drawn to the same place. It may seem like a whole book is a lot to use to get to the final point of the book - but the stories are so beautiful woven together that you just have to enjoy the journey. It's been a very long time since a "world" that was created by an author made me want to know more and more of what's happening. I'm so looking forward to the sequel after reading the first few chapters of it.
I'm pretty sure I've found a new author to add to my "must read" list.
The only minor critique I have has to do with the production. I had a bit of a problem understanind what was being said when the "loud speaker" sound effect was used. And I was just confused by the name of one of the characters. It's been a long time since my high school Spanish classes but I thought "Jimenez" should be pronounced with an "H" sound. As I said, it's minor and I wouldn't ding the performance for just that.3 of 3 people found this review helpful -
Sherri L. Mendenhall Oregon 01-11-13 Member Since 2011
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"Narrator is terrible!"
Would you try another book from Richard Stephenson and/or David Gilmore?I think I will read this one myself some day
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of David Gilmore?ANYONE!
What reaction did this book spark in you? Anger, sadness, disappointment?Irritation, after a short time I just had to walk away before Gillmore caused me to pull my hair out!
2 of 3 people found this review helpful